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waterloowarrior
Jan 3, 2009, 5:44 AM
site plan application for Tamarack, a homebuilder who did the Mondrian and Central with Urban Capital.. nw corner of Wellington and Carleton. It was at the CofA several months ago... it's kitty-corner to the piccadilly. barry j. hobin is the architect. there's a site plan on the city's application page (http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/appDetails.jsf?lang=en&appId=__7I6VUV)


Currently a single storey commercial building. Proposing a six storey mixed use building with ground floor retail and dwelling units on the floors above.


info from the west wellington community association (http://www.westwellington.ca/archives.html)(from the previous CofA application)


Barry Hobin and Associates Architects and Tamarack Developments will be holding a meeting to discuss the proposed development at 1433 Wellington Ave (also known as 33 Richmond Rd.) at Carleton Avenue. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 28th at the St. Georges Parish Hall from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. At this meeting the neighbours will be provided an opportunity to present and discuss their concerns with regard to the project.


The proposed development is for a 6 storey mixed use building with below grade parking. The ground floor will offer a number of commercial units expected to be occupied by small retailers and a cafe. Above this, 5 stories of condominium development is proposed. There is an application for three minor variances being considered by the Committee of Adjustment.

These minor variances relate to a reduction in the the rear yard setback, the removal of the requirement for a loading space, and an increase in the allowable Floor Space Index (development density). Further information about the proposal can be obtained through the City of Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment office. The project will be brought before the Committee of Adjustment on March 5th after being adjourned by request of the community prior to the February 6th hearing.

waterloowarrior
Jun 16, 2009, 3:03 AM
http://childfree.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/sold-one-shawarma-one-samosa/

Sold … one shawarma, one samosa.
June 7, 2009 in Neighbourhood gossip | Tags: Istanbouli wellington, Ottawa, Wellington West | by gozzygirl | No comments

A tiny “sold” sign was added to the big “for sale” sign on the Istanbouli sign on Wellington at Carleton.

I’m guessing this means the Istanbouli may be closing its Wellington Street location, and sooner rather than later. Tamarack has sold the land, and with the variances all approved, I expect the new developer will move ahead fast. Why else would would you buy it?

We’ll see if we can get the scoop on who bought it.

also, site plan is at 'applicant concurs'

Jamaican-Phoenix
Jun 16, 2009, 4:19 AM
http://childfree.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/sold-one-shawarma-one-samosa/



also, site plan is at 'applicant concurs'

Well for what it's worth, there's an Istanbouli on Holland just north of Wellington now.

waterloowarrior
Oct 25, 2009, 10:57 PM
Neighbourhood Developments – Fall 2009
http://childfree.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/neighbourhood-developments-fall-2009/
October 16, 2009 in Neighbourhood gossip | Tags: Theberge Homes, Uniform Developments | by gozzygirl

I’ve been meaning to post about the sales office opening up on Wellington at Carleton, beside the Istanbouli. Rumour has it that CVL bought the property from Tamarack, but is having Theberge Homes (http://www.thebergehomes.com/) build and sell the condo. All the zoning and plans were approved but have since been taken down from the city’s site. Must remember to save the files next time. The sales office is going in where the Indian Food Centre used to be. It looks like they may be including a model floor plan. The sales office should be open in mid-November. It will be sad to see the Istanbouli go.

hmmm, I hadn't heard of Theberge Homes before.. here's their most recent project on Cummings
http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/index.html

http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/imgs/logo.jpg
http://www.thebergehomes.com/graphics/eastcentral_img.jpg

Proof Sheet
Oct 25, 2009, 11:16 PM
hmmm, I hadn't heard of Theberge Homes before.. here's their most recent project on Cummings
http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/index.html

http://www.thebergehomes.com/tb_cummings/imgs/logo.jpg
http://www.thebergehomes.com/graphics/eastcentral_img.jpg

I give them credit if they can make that stretch of Cummings looks more inviting.

m3i6
Nov 10, 2009, 3:31 PM
Website and signage up

http://www.thewellingtonatislandpark.com/

They're going to be using the old convenience store as the sales office. They won't have far to go for lunch since Istanbouli is remaining open.

Mille Sabords
Nov 10, 2009, 5:55 PM
Cool looking building from that one picture.

cityguy
Nov 11, 2009, 12:57 PM
Great addition to the area.

archie-tect
Nov 11, 2009, 5:20 PM
Looks interesting. Reminds me of other Hobin buildings like Westboro Station, and the second building on Catherine Street site of Beaver Barracks. At least the flavour of it.

Kitchissippi
Nov 11, 2009, 5:53 PM
Interesting. Looks like a mash-up of Mondrian and Westboro Station.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/4095311191_be04d2a1cd_b.jpg

Davis137
Nov 11, 2009, 7:51 PM
That looks awesome...

harls
Nov 11, 2009, 8:26 PM
Nice, it DOES look like Mondrian and Westboro Station's love child.

I'll change the title of the thread to the project name.

Kitchissippi
Nov 11, 2009, 10:00 PM
It's amazing how much development is going on in that that stretch of Richmond/West Wellington, and how much will probably added in the next few years (the convent site and other lots). I think this will be the most transformed street of the decade in Ottawa, especially because it is really sticking to the intensified mixed use formula. I love how this is seemingly happening on its own and is not orchestrated or contrived by a higher power (like LeBreton is) but things are turning out rather consistent and harmonious.

Ottawan
Nov 12, 2009, 12:32 AM
I moved to the area only four years ago, and that stretch of Wellington/Richmond is already so different (the Esso and Euro cars renovations, then the condo tower accross from this development (can't remember the name), the loss of Canadian Tire). When 101 Richmond & the retirement home are done, along with this project and the convent, it won't even be recognizable.

Luker
Nov 12, 2009, 8:41 AM
acknowledged kitchissippi i've thought many times over the same period, it si remarkable..

Davis137
Nov 13, 2009, 1:09 AM
I've only lived in Kitchissippi for about 15 months now, and even in that time period, there has been lots of change, with even more coming...

ajldub
Nov 13, 2009, 3:07 AM
This building, the convent, and the ones across from it will go a long way to bridging the strip between Wellington Village and Westboro. I'm waiting for the four corners of Island Park and Wellington(the real intersection, not this building) to go up; could be a very interesting intersection.

PS. Richmond used to be the road west out of town before the 417, so there were a long of car dealerships, gas stations and motels along it, all which are very easy properties to redevelop; this is playing a large part in what has happened here for the last 5 or so years...

danny the dog
Nov 13, 2009, 3:20 AM
Ok, that makes a lot of sense. I always wondered how that motel on Tweedsmuir got there.

ajldub
Nov 13, 2009, 3:21 AM
Don't worry it won't be there much longer...

Deez
Nov 13, 2009, 3:39 AM
Interesting. Looks like a mash-up of Mondrian and Westboro Station.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/4095311191_be04d2a1cd_b.jpg

Very true. A handsome mash-up at that.

As much as I love the colourful accents on the Mondrian exterior, I think it's a little more sensible to put them between floors (as done here) to avoid the Kenny Rogers' Roasters red light coming through the windows.

AuxTown
Nov 13, 2009, 5:29 AM
Very true. A handsome mash-up at that.

As much as I love the colourful accents on the Mondrian exterior, I think it's a little more sensible to put them between floors (as done here) to avoid the Kenny Rogers' Roasters red light coming through the windows.

There's a certain time of day when the sun is just right that, when I open my front door, I get this:

http://anonym1.images.steelsm.com/images/1224336645k8ne02c.png

Though, to be honest, I have only enjoyed my red pane so far. No drawbacks as of yet....

nammo
Nov 13, 2009, 7:20 AM
I actually don't like the red window strips; windows are for looking out to a nice natural view; for letting in nice natural light. At home, I like to feel calm and relaxed, and bright red is an intensifying colour. Not to be confused with deep red, which these windows do not cast.

They should have kept the red accent strips to the areas that are occupied by walls/floor/ventilation system, etc. :tup: for The Wellington's use of the red accents.

BTW, I guess at the Mondrian, you're all set to start your own red-light district. A silhouette of a girl in the window will do the trick. Or maybe :whip:

Origins of red-light district. (http://ask.yahoo.com/20020830.html)

Jamaican-Phoenix
Nov 14, 2009, 1:14 AM
Man, my neighbourhood certainly has become quite the hotspot. And it's not as chockfull of NIMBY's as Westboro is. :D

CondoGirl
Nov 14, 2009, 7:45 PM
Man, my neighbourhood certainly has become quite the hotspot. And it's not as chockfull of NIMBY's as Westboro is. :D

Well we just haven't organized ourselves yet, give us a moment or two ;)

As for the red stripe thing, I'm curious to know if early purchasers in The Mondrian had the option of having all their windows clear -- does anyone know?

While I can appreciate the overall aesthetic from the outside, I absolutely can't stand it from the inside, certainly it gives me a good insight as to how Mondrian's design could drive someone to suicide:

http://www.snap-dragon.com/homage_page_3.htm

ottawaagent
Nov 25, 2009, 4:59 AM
heard the wellington at island park by theberge homes is launching in the next 2 weeks with over 300 guests don't think clv has anything to do with this building though as there manager has not heard anything

waterloowarrior
Nov 28, 2009, 10:53 PM
childfree blog has a few pictures peeking into the showroom from outside (http://childfree.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/snoopin-around-the-hood/)

Cntrtwnr
Nov 30, 2009, 1:42 PM
Not sure of the validity of this, but over the weekend i heard that wellington sold out...in fact, multiple sales on certain units. (if the first bails, they have 2 prospects in waiting)...

YOWetal
Nov 30, 2009, 5:11 PM
Not sure of the validity of this, but over the weekend i heard that wellington sold out...in fact, multiple sales on certain units. (if the first bails, they have 2 prospects in waiting)...

A friend went to the launch last week and also said it "sold out". It wasnt clear to him if it was the whole building or they were holding some units back.

nicegirl
Nov 30, 2009, 10:16 PM
A friend went to the launch last week and also said it "sold out". It wasnt clear to him if it was the whole building or they were holding some units back.

I went by there today and they have a sign in the window indicating they are opening on Dec. 5/09. If there sold out, why would they be doing this? Anybody know how this works?

rakerman
Dec 5, 2009, 9:04 PM
Ottawa Citizen - Buying frenzy (http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Buying+frenzy/2306729/story.html) - December 5, 2009

"It was opening night madness, as condo sold quickly"

"By the time Sheik made her refundable deposit 45 minutes after the sales centre opened, more than 70 others had put first, second or other holds on all but five of the condos. By the end of opening night, 93 stepped forward with checks. Others, some of them disgruntled at having waited for so long or just finding the process unpalatable, walked away, figuring they didn't have a chance of getting what they wanted."

Davis137
Dec 6, 2009, 3:24 PM
This building is only going to increase the redevelopment of Wellington West...making me want to buy in Hintonburg even more before condo's start going up east of Parkdale, driving up the prices in the neighbourhood...

waterloowarrior
Dec 9, 2009, 7:18 PM
The Wellington at Island Park full website is up
http://www.thewellingtonatislandpark.com/

rakerman
Dec 11, 2009, 12:11 AM
Is parking included? I couldn't find a separate price for parking spots.

waterloowarrior
Jan 13, 2010, 10:52 PM
six suites left
https://twitter.com/wellingtoncondo

waterloowarrior
Feb 11, 2010, 2:57 AM
2 units left.. sales centre is now "by appointment" only...
https://twitter.com/wellingtoncondo

Davis137
Feb 12, 2010, 5:58 PM
Wow, that was quick...I bet they'll have the office and the old store on that lot torn down before the end of spring...

m3i6
Apr 13, 2010, 12:15 PM
As of last week, Istanbouli at this location is now closed for good. Their new location on Holland is doing well with being that much closer to Tunneys Pasture.

I pass by the future development every morning and evening and have noticed little to no activity at the sales office. Probably see them moving out soon as well and some good action happening here.

Exewau
Jun 8, 2010, 2:34 AM
Significant other and I are purchasing unit 203 in this building, and have been waiting to see what was happening - they were supposed to break ground in March with a completion date of October 2011.

We go every weekend to try and get the feel of the area (we are currently in Barrhaven :haha: waiting to become empty nesters), and on Sunday we saw the showroom was open and a Theberge homes truck outside.

The guys inside were starting to tear down the show apartment, and said they were going to start demo in 3-4 weeks.

Anyone else on the forum going to be moving in?

Ottawan
Jun 8, 2010, 2:38 AM
I'm not moving into the building, but as someone who lives about one block from there, I guarantee you're going to love the area. On the fringe between Wellington Village and Westboro, walking distance to the river (let alone coutless restaurants, the GCTC, Parkdale Market), five minutes drive or 10 minutes bike ride from downtown - it really doesn't get better than that.

Exewau
Jun 8, 2010, 11:14 AM
I'm not moving into the building, but as someone who lives about one block from there, I guarantee you're going to love the area. On the fringe between Wellington Village and Westboro, walking distance to the river (let alone coutless restaurants, the GCTC, Parkdale Market), five minutes drive or 10 minutes bike ride from downtown - it really doesn't get better than that.

Thanks Ottawan - it's going to be harder for me to adjust having lived in the Burbs for 20 years, but my girlfriend is an urbanite at heart (Montreal girl:cool: ) and can't wait to throw off the shackles of suburban living (its going to be one hell of a yard sale when we do actually move!:tup: )

Already become a fan of the Wellington Diner (awesome milkshakes and a damn fine cup of coffee!) and Caffe Mio. Still working on the other attractions but we both are very confident we'll enjoy the whole funkiness of the village.

Once they get going on site I'll be taking photos to document the progress

Cheers!

Jamaican-Phoenix
Jun 8, 2010, 2:13 PM
Thanks Ottawan - it's going to be harder for me to adjust having lived in the Burbs for 20 years, but my girlfriend is an urbanite at heart (Montreal girl:cool: ) and can't wait to throw off the shackles of suburban living (its going to be one hell of a yard sale when we do actually move!:tup: )

Already become a fan of the Wellington Diner (awesome milkshakes and a damn fine cup of coffee!) and Caffe Mio. Still working on the other attractions but we both are very confident we'll enjoy the whole funkiness of the village.

Once they get going on site I'll be taking photos to document the progress

Cheers!

I'd vouch for the Ottawa Bagel Shoppe. Great Montreal style bagels there and great food be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Parkdale Market is also pretty good and there's lots of nice art on display in the GCTC for you to look at and admire before catching a show there. Still haven't tried Viva Loca yet...

Exewau
Jun 14, 2010, 2:24 AM
Stopped by the site this afternoon - still stripping the showroom, ripping up the floors and pulled off the baseboards.

Shawarma place next door is still intact.

Heard from the staff at Wellington Diner that they are having a re-opening with new menu soon

Davis137
Jun 14, 2010, 5:24 PM
Petit Bill's Bistro, which is a few blocks east of where you'll be living, is fantastic. So is the Foolish Chicken on Holland. I would've stayed in that general area, if we had been able to afford a house there...

m3i6
Jun 14, 2010, 8:09 PM
... if we had been able to afford a house there...

It's getting crazy. Two blocks north of this new condo, our neighbour sold their house last Friday for $450,000. The new owner is going to tear it down and build a monster home in March 2011.

Exewau
Jun 15, 2010, 2:39 AM
It's getting crazy. Two blocks north of this new condo, our neighbour sold their house last Friday for $450,000. The new owner is going to tear it down and build a monster home in March 2011.

There's another monster place on the corner of Carleton and Spencer, the side of the house is almost within arms length of the sidewalk.

I can't imagine the owners will have any privacy, as some of the windows are at eye level.

Exewau
Jul 31, 2010, 2:40 AM
Latest from Agent (Marnie Bennett) is that construction will start "mid-August" - 5 months after original start date.

They are still saying Sept 2011 occupancy, though I find that hard to believe that they had 5 months of "float" in the schedule

m3i6
Oct 6, 2010, 6:31 PM
Hydro crews were swarming around the site on Monday and today a big pile of fencing was delivered and has started to be erected. Looks like the building will be down within a week.

Exewau
Oct 12, 2010, 3:35 AM
Apparently the delay was due to getting Ottawa Hydro to come in and remove a transformer. Still saying September 2011 occupancy.....:rolleyes:

m3i6
Oct 13, 2010, 6:17 PM
The building has been removed.

Exewau
Oct 14, 2010, 1:49 AM
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54852995@N06/5080084364/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54852995@N06/5080081792/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54852995@N06/5080079150/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54852995@N06/5079482275/in/photostream/

Exewau
Oct 14, 2010, 4:56 PM
Not sure why I can't show images of the site, but here's the link to my FLICKR page:



http://www.flickr.com/photos/54852995@N06/5080081792/in/photostream/

Exewau
Oct 22, 2010, 5:02 PM
There's crane on site, I'll try for pictures this weekend

Davis137
Oct 23, 2010, 12:23 AM
Is this where Proshine car wash was?

Exewau
Oct 24, 2010, 4:57 PM
Nope - that's Wellington and Island Park, this is east of Bella's restaurant, corner of Wellington and Carleton Ave.

The crane on site just looks like one for moving stuff around.

More pics on my FLICKR page, taken yesterday

TransitZilla
Oct 24, 2010, 6:19 PM
What's the crane in the background of one of your flickr shots? It looks like it's right @ Island Park...

Ottawan
Oct 24, 2010, 6:57 PM
:previous:

The crane is for Ashcroft's 101 Richmond, in the block between Island Park and Patricia.

harls
Oct 24, 2010, 8:22 PM
Not sure why I can't show images of the site, but here's the link to my FLICKR page:



http://www.flickr.com/photos/54852995@N06/5080081792/in/photostream/


Here you go Exewau.. you have to right click and copy the url directly to get it to link

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1152/5110625539_5126b52a9c_z.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1358/5110623087_6274e5a9f5_z.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1189/5110620109_b5befd76d8_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5111218944_7317c10dbf_z.jpg

TransitZilla
Oct 25, 2010, 12:11 PM
:previous:

The crane is for Ashcroft's 101 Richmond, in the block between Island Park and Patricia.

Cool, thanks. Haven't been down there in awhile :)

Davis137
Oct 25, 2010, 4:15 PM
Ahh thanks for the clarification! I wonder how the people feel about all of this going on that had houses built on the lots behind this one in the last 2 years...

Exewau
Oct 25, 2010, 5:00 PM
[QUOTE=harls;5028808]Here you go Exewau.. you have to right click and copy the url directly to get it to link

Thanks Harls - think I've got it now :cheers:

Earlier shots of remains of the original building

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/5080081792_e715a655e8.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/5080079150_416d150f11.jpg

m3i6
Oct 26, 2010, 11:45 PM
The crane on site just looks like one for moving stuff around.

It looks like an old crane but it's actually a diesel hammer (pile driver). It's used to ram steel supports into the ground in preparation for the dig.

They've been using it for the last couple of days and it appears to be slow going. Lots of rock in the area. They should be digging by late next week if they get their boards up on the perimeter of the property where the side walk lies.

Exewau
Nov 7, 2010, 1:31 PM
Still prepping for excavation - more shots taken yesterday:

Looking west from Metro Parking lot

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1157/5153651507_d90e691844.jpg

Second (bigger) piledriver at north-west corner of lot:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/5153645021_6df011d710.jpg

Looking north-east from Wellington St

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1428/5154247488_2b424ff979_b.jpg

Looking north - between site and Bella's parking lot:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/5153636767_757bb29c87_b.jpg

Looking east along Wellington St:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5154238552_93e3cc0034_b.jpg

Dado
Nov 7, 2010, 4:15 PM
Wait... how is this "at Island Park"? I was thinking they were going to take out the Joe's Car Radio on the corner of Island Park as well, but apparently not.

Where it is at is Carleton Ave opposite Piccadilly Ave on Wellington Street. If you can't figure out a way to get a Britannic-sounding name from those three street names, you really need help. Like "The Piccadilly Carleton" - sounds prestigious, all without using an "at" too.

m3i6
Nov 10, 2010, 1:15 AM
Great photos. Those neighboring houses sure are close.

I agree that the name is kind of off. If they just called it "The Carleton", I think that would have been just find instead of naming it after a location that is almost one block away.

Although, with only two units left unsold at this stage, they could have called it Mars and got away with it.

Exewau
Nov 10, 2010, 5:02 PM
Great photos. Those neighboring houses sure are close.


Thanks - most of the credit should go the camera (Canon T1i)

My unit is on the north-east corner, 2nd floor, I'm still scoping the area for a good point to shoot from once construction starts.

If only I knew someone in the building opposite :)

Exewau
Nov 12, 2010, 12:58 AM
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/5168058708_1ac4aec544_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/5168063110_e353e7b221_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/5168067340_78b720d3f7_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/5168071326_ae256a568b_b.jpg

Ready for excavation to begin?

Exewau
Nov 22, 2010, 2:57 AM
Excavated about 3-4 feet down around the perimeter of the site with boards between the pilings.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5196646699_7f8bcdd69f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5196645279_10855dc8c4_b.jpg

Exewau
Dec 2, 2010, 10:59 PM
Latest pictures of site.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5227014813_343fb71917_b.jpg
General site view - looking north-east

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5227604626_00a313ef4e_b.jpg
Looking north between site and Bella's parking lot

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5227007437_fffc20d7a3_b.jpg
Looking west along Wellington St

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5227599514_2f33cb6fb2_b.jpg
View north down Carleton Avenue

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5227001681_b79d0e47d9_b.jpg
Looking west along what will be rear of building and entrance to underground parking

Exewau
Dec 5, 2010, 10:45 PM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5236137220_e946d74763_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5087/5236128742_2b4eaaffbb_b.jpg

Davis137
Dec 6, 2010, 3:08 PM
Seems like after the pilings were taken care of, they have progressed quickly with the project. Mind you, it IS a small-ish lot to prepare...

m3i6
Dec 7, 2010, 5:52 PM
That nice smooth surface shown in the photo above is rock. They still have to go down another 15 to 20 feet.

They'll be hauling rock out of there for the next couple of weeks.

ThaLoveDocta
Dec 7, 2010, 6:28 PM
That nice smooth surface shown in the photo above is rock. They still have to go down another 15 to 20 feet.

They'll be hauling rock out of there for the next couple of weeks.

Hoe Ramming? Blasting? Line Drilling?

There's probably 3-4 weeks work there either way.

Exewau
Dec 7, 2010, 10:58 PM
Hoe Ramming? Blasting? Line Drilling?

There's probably 3-4 weeks work there either way.

Being a noob, how does this fit in with a Sept 2011 occupancy?

ThaLoveDocta
Dec 8, 2010, 2:00 PM
Being a noob, how does this fit in with a Sept 2011 occupancy?


This is nearby at 101 richmond to give you a sense of what's next...

Much to early for an observer to tell if you're on schedule though.

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9045/img2854d.jpg
photo credit to blackjagger

Exewau
Dec 12, 2010, 5:32 AM
Hoe Ramming? Blasting? Line Drilling?

There's probably 3-4 weeks work there either way.

My hat is off to you sir and to m3i6:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5252893695_b00522e517_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5252893937_93797350c6_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5253504766_57364b7cc7_b.jpg

They've gone down about 4-5 feet since last Saturday

Davis137
Dec 14, 2010, 12:44 AM
Nice...can't wait to see this progress...it'll look great diagonally across the block from the other building built on the south side of the street, across from the Metro...

McC
Dec 14, 2010, 12:49 PM
Nice...can't wait to see this progress...it'll look great diagonally across the block from the other building built on the south side of the street, across from the Metro...
The Piccadilly.

Exewau
Dec 22, 2010, 4:05 AM
Usual views, they are about 6 feet through the bedrock, handy Porta-Potty to give sense of scale :D

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5282169080_0d0571182c_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5282169350_409d82acdb_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5281569599_72f08f480c_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5282169810_97e3602680_b.jpg

Ted
Dec 22, 2010, 7:01 PM
Hope the ice is strong under that porta-potty!!

Exewau
Dec 22, 2010, 8:36 PM
Was in the area today, spoke to a guy on-site.

They are finished excavation, just clearing up around the ramp where the back-hoe is.

Looks like they stopped at the level of the west side of the hole, and evened it out across the site

He said they will be ready to start pouring the forms in about a months time

Exewau
Dec 29, 2010, 10:20 PM
Still clearing the site, seems like they have to finish breaking up bedrock on the east side of the site around the ramp.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5304145405_a48e6af6c6_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5304145047_651cc2a1af_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5304738582_fdeaed38d0_b.jpg

Davis137
Dec 30, 2010, 3:53 AM
The more I think about it, the more I find this location is well suited to a building of this size and height...

m3i6
Dec 31, 2010, 11:29 PM
Notice the top left hand corner of the last photo. I think that's the fourth story of 111West in orange tarps.

citizen4829
Jan 1, 2011, 12:40 PM
Notice the top left hand corner of the last photo. I think that's the fourth story of 111 Wellington in orange tarps.


Do you mean 111 Richmond RD? I don't think you can see it from there.

Davis137
Jan 2, 2011, 3:45 AM
Yes, I do actually see the building you are talking about...would make sense to be able to see it and others from this vantage point, especially once they are taller than everything else around them...

m3i6
Jan 3, 2011, 4:50 PM
I don't think you can see it from there.

Ever play where's Waldo. Look a little closer. :)
Site name corrected, thanks.

Exewau
Jan 9, 2011, 1:49 AM
Not a lot of progress, looks like they are still breaking up bedrock:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5337807720_2cba09d729_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5337808666_bd0f9536b4_b.jpg

They've driven rebar into the rock in several places:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5337808986_c33421f0f1_b.jpg

Exewau
Jan 17, 2011, 4:39 AM
Only change is 2 holes cut into bedrock:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5362839186_ce5e8ab628_b.jpg
Is this the start of the pad for the crane?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5362228499_f3004985f9_b.jpg
Another hole cut at the north-east corner of the site.

Occupancy is still scheduled for September, but that's before Second Avenue West which is almost above grade.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5362839768_6a151338ff_b.jpg

Exewau
Jan 22, 2011, 8:02 PM
Cleared most of the rock from the site, enlarged one of the holes started last week, more structure at the smaller hole at the north east corner

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5378808460_9852bd8d86_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5378808752_81e57e4fd4_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5378809034_7f07fe8ef9_b.jpg

Exewau
Jan 30, 2011, 10:19 PM
Doesn't seem to have made much progress this week, they were supposed to have started pouring the foundations by end of January.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5402611410_ac1c10efbd_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5402611000_7d1c8ae49f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5219/5402010395_f05b41345e_b.jpg

derocque
Jan 30, 2011, 11:08 PM
Exewau, just want to thank you on the updates. Saves me from going out of my way to check out what's happening! :)

c_speed3108
Jan 31, 2011, 12:26 AM
Ice Fishing? ;)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5378808752_81e57e4fd4_b.jpg

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Exewau
Jan 31, 2011, 12:54 AM
Exewau, just want to thank you on the updates. Saves me from going out of my way to check out what's happening! :)

No problem - I have a vested interest as SO and I purchased a unit here.

Lack of feedback from either builder or agent regarding completion date is starting to get frustrating though!

Exewau
Feb 7, 2011, 12:34 AM
No visible progress this week.

Davis137
Feb 7, 2011, 7:13 PM
That's some extensive photo coverage of that pit...

Exewau
Feb 8, 2011, 6:01 PM
That's some extensive photo coverage of that pit...

Chanelling my inner Elvis;

"Thank you, thank you very much........"


It is a perfect storm of over eager first time condo owner and new fancy (for me) camera.

SO and I go there every week to see what's going on as so far we have had ZERO (apart from one e-mail) feedback from either the builder or sales agent as to progress or scheduled completion date, which is still apparently in September of this year.

Exewau
Feb 9, 2011, 9:01 PM
Started putting up white tarp around walls of pit covering up where they cut through the bedrock (below boards)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5431381729_67af358d6a_b.jpg

m3i6
Feb 12, 2011, 1:02 PM
Good photo op today. They are currently installing the crane. Traffic on Wellington is down to one lane.

Exewau
Feb 13, 2011, 9:12 PM
Good photo op today. They are currently installing the crane. Traffic on Wellington is down to one lane.

Thanks for the heads-up but I was busy all day Saturday........

Here's some shots of the crane

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5442938202_ff1f747f37_b.jpg
1 - Looking north from Picadilly Ave

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5442939600_4227ca0991_b.jpg

2 - Looking east from Island Park

Usual site view:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/5442940044_79ae0661e2_b.jpg

Davis137
Feb 14, 2011, 4:35 AM
That's a fairly tall crane to use for only 6 floors...actually, on 2nd look it's not bad. This building will block the Coats building from view from some of those vantage points...